Explore the Family Name Klass
The meaning of Klass
1. German: from the personal name Klass, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Compare Class 1 and 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klas 4. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Hyman, Isadore, Rebekah.
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How common is the last name Klass in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klass has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,377 in terms of popularity and increased its rank to 16,728 by 2010, marking an increase of 3.73%. The census count for individuals with this surname also increased from 1,498 in 2000 to 1,710 in 2010, which constitutes a rise of 14.15%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Klass per 100,000 people saw a marginal increase from 0.56 to 0.58 within the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #16,728 | 3.73% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,710 | 14.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.58 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klass
The ethnicity associated with the surname Klass, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has diversified over time. In 2000, 91.26% of individuals with the surname identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 88.71% in 2010. Conversely, there were increases among other ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose from 0.53% to 0.76%, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.34% to 1.4%, and those identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.54% to 2.16%. There was also a notable increase in individuals who identify as Black, with a rise from 4.74% in 2000 to 6.32% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively steady, increasing only slightly from 0.60% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 88.71% | -2.79% |
| Black | 4.74% | 6.32% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.16% | 40.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.4% | 4.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.76% | 43.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.64% | 6.67% |